Product Development and Management

Pretzels Inc. introduces pretzels with almond butter filling
The pretzels are available to retailers with premium private label lines and launched in Walmart stores under its Harvest Road brand.
Bed Bath & Beyond’s Nestwell hits stores
The first of six new store brands to come from the retailer has officially launched, backed by an online sleep quiz to help shoppers find the right products for their sleep styles.

Dick’s Sporting Goods debuts men’s athleisure line

Exclusive to the retailer, VRST will operate with its own e-commerce platform, introducing a line of workout gear, casual joggers, hoodies and more.
Drew Barrymore’s back at Walmart with exclusive appliances

The actress is bringing a line of small kitchen appliances exclusively to Walmart, following up on a previous rollout of haircare tools.
Fruit, potato companies join to amp up supply of sweet potato fries

The products for private brand development come from a joint venture between Russet House, a private brand leader in Canada, and Cardinal Foods in the U.S.
Big Lots boosts outdoor assortment for summer

The retailer’s Broyhill and Real Living brands highlight its largest-ever lawn and garden lineup of patio furniture, accessories and more.
Ardent Mills rolls out keto-friendly flour blend

The supplier has introduced what it calls an industry first, a keto-certified, low net carb flour for baking products.
SimpleHealth introduces 1st OTC line for private label

The company with a history of producing birth control and other prescription medicines has three new OTC supplements that support women’s health.
2 snack companies merge, form private brand supplier Awakened Food Crafters

Ka-Pop! Snacks and Bubba’s Fine Foods are merging to form Awakened Foods and develop a private label and co-manufacturing arm focusing on healthy snacks, cereal and granola.
Maesa adds former Shiseido Americas CEO to board

Marc Rey joins the beauty brand incubator with more than 30 years of experience in the industry, including with brand innovations, mergers and acquisitions, and digitalization.